New York Power Authority Overhauls and Digitizes First Turbine Generator at Niagara Power Project, New York’s Premier Generator of Low-Cost Clean Hydropower
Turbine Upgrade Part of $1.1 Billion Next Generation Niagara Program to Modernize and Digitize NYPA’s Flagship Power Project View Video and Photos of work on First Turbine Unit LEWISTON, N.Y.—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced the successful return to service of the first of 13 turbine generating units to be upgraded as part of NYPA’s Next Generation Niagara modernization and digitization program. The $1.1 billion effort, launched in 2019, will extend the operating life of NYPA’...
Leica Geosystems expands 3D machine control compatibility options for Caterpillar Next Gen Wheeled Excavators
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, expands 3D machine control compatibility to Caterpillar Next Gen Wheeled Excavators. The Leica MC1 solution boosts accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability across Caterpillar equipment. Available March 2026, the new aftermarket system streamlines installation and enhances performance. HEERBRUGG, SWITZERLAND: Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the expansion of its offerings to deliver advanced aftermarket 3D machine control solutions for Caterpil...
Advanced Navigation Launches Chimera Land: A Laser Velocity Breakthrough in Uncharted Underground Mining
Global - Advanced Navigation, a global leader in autonomous systems, has announced the launch of Chimera Land. A new class of navigation, this 3D Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS) is specifically designed to solve the primary challenge for underground mining: maintaining precise vehicle positioning in deep, dark, and unmapped environments where GPS cannot reach. In underground mining, knowing exactly where a vehicle is located is mission-critical. Traditional navigation relies on GPS signals, which di...
AGTEK introduces Reveal Transform: AI‑powered data preparation for faster, smarter takeoff and production tracking
(Livermore, California, 26 February 2026) AGTEK, part of Hexagon, today announced Reveal Transform, a new AI module that simplifies and accelerates how contractors convert plan sets into actionable digital data. Built specifically for the heavy construction industry, Reveal Transform uses AI‑assisted automation to reconstruct PDF plan sheets back into CAD‑like digital form, eliminating hours of manual cleanup and enabling estimators and project teams to understand quantities earlier, with higher...
Practical Guidance from DFI’s Technical Committees
Hawthorne, N.J.: Three DFI technical committees have released new publications — now available as complimentary downloads from the DFI Publication Store at www.dfi.org. Each report addresses a design or construction challenge and translates current research into clear, practical guidance for the field. The Seismic and Lateral Loads Committee supported the research report titled Design Guidelines for Characterizing the Residual Strength of p-y Curves for Rock by Arash Khosravifar, Ph.D., P.E., of...
CPP Investments and Equinix join forces to acquire atNorth to further accelerate growth in the Nordics
CPP Investments and Equinix Have Provisionally Agreed a US$4.2 Billion Financing Package, Providing Growth Runway to Meet Strong AI, Hyperscale and Enterprise Demand Reykjavík, Iceland – atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, today announced that Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), and Equinix have entered into a joint agreement to acquire atNorth from Partners Group. The US$4 billion enterprise value transaction is subject...
Wilo Strengthens Cooperation with Hydraulic Institute (HI)
Zeki Oral, CTO Americas of Wilo, Appointed to the Board of Directors Cedarburg, WI – Wilo is pleased to announce that Zeki Oral, Member of the Regional Executive Board and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Americas at Wilo, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) for the 2026–2029 term. As North America’s largest association of pump manufacturers, HI plays a key role in guiding the pump industry toward a more sustainable future. Founded more than a century ago,...
HDR’s Jeff Svatora Discusses How Model-Centric Approaches Are Changing Bridge Projects
Experts Talk is an interview series with technical leaders from across our transportation program. Data-Driven Modeling and Design for Improved Efficiency and Decision-Making From accelerated alternatives generation to a tighter linkage between geometry and analysis, model‑centric workflows are changing how complex bridges are designed and delivered. Instead of treating 3D models, analysis files and plan sheets as separate artifacts, this approach turns one digital model into the living “source...
MicroPure Filtration Mash Filter Press Achieves Up to 98% Extract While Boosting Productivity and Lowering Costs
(Cleveland, OH) – MicroPure Filtration introduces their Mash Filter Presses which produce savings in raw materials, energy, and labor of 20-40% compared to traditional lauter tuns and other filtration technologies. Rather than relying on gravity, rakes and circulation to remove the extract, mash filter presses squeeze the mash through a micron rated filter cloth to remove the wort and extract. This achieves up to 98+% extract and produces faster conversion with fine stripping mill (up to 20% flo...
AISC, RCSC Release Design Guide on Structural Joints Using Stainless Steel Bolts
CHICAGO – There’s a new must-have resource for anyone designing connections with stainless steel bolts: Design Guide 41, Structural Joints Using Stainless Steel Bolts, from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC). Design Guide 41 contains helpful information about specifying, designing, installing, and inspecting connections using stainless steel bolts, all formatted to align with the provisions of the RCSC Specification for S...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
June Issue 2026
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